The consumer confidence index of Vietnam increased to 135.5 points in August, the highest since March, which reflected a "steadily improving" macroeconomy, according to a survey conducted by ANZ Banking Group and research firm Roy Morgan.

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The ANZ-Roy Morgan Vietnam Consumer Confidence Index posted another strong gain, increasing by 3.1 points to reach 134.1 in July, to stand well above the 2014 average of 131, ANZ Bank economists said in a report dated July 30.

HCMC - Securities firms have predicted the market would not make any significant improvements this week as the publicized business results of leading companies had already been priced in their share prices.